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Holiday 2001

The Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists

ACTRA’s 2001– a year of accomplishments for our members and our union NEW DYNAMIC ACTRA LOGO RENEWED IPA AGREEMENT 6% INCREASE OVER 2 YEARS FOR ACTRA MEMBERS ACTRA EXTRAS NEW NATIONAL WEBSITE WWW.ACTRA.CA ESTABLISHED A TEAM OF NATIONAL ORGANIZERS RENEWED CBC AGREEMENT LAUNCH OF THE MINOR’S TRUST SECURED ACTRA JURISDICTION FOR NEW MEDIA

REDESIGNED INTERACTRA PROMOTING CANADIAN PERFORMERS THROUGH FACE TO FACE ONLINE FUNDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN OUR BRANCHES: AND NEW MEMBERSHIP CARDS 100+ ACTRA MEMBERS ARE NOMINATED FOR AND 25 MEMBERS TAKE HOME A STATUE TOWN HALL MEETINGS LEADING UP TO IPA NEGOTIATIONS MORE WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTRA MEMBERS

NEW TRAINING CURRICULUM FOR ACTRA APPRENTICE MEMBERS ACTRA SPONSORSHIPS THAT PROMOTE OUR MEMBERS: WOMEN IN THE DIRECTOR’S CHAIR, , ATLANTIC FILM FESTIVAL, WORLDWIDE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, TIDAL WAVE FILM FESTIVAL (FREDERICTON) ATLANTIC NOW FIRMLY FIXED ON THE HOLLYWOOD MAP WITH THE SHIPPING NEWS, K19, WISE GIRLS AND MORE

ACTRA NEWFOUNDLAND WORKED ON ESTABLISHING NEW PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR FILM INDUSTRY BREAKTHROUGH YEAR FOR ACTRA : NEW SOUNDSTAGE, ACTRA RESOURCE CENTRE, ACTRA AUDITION AND TRAINING CENTRE RESTRUCTURE OF ACTRA PERFORMERS TO FOCUS ON IMPROVED MEMBER SERVICES ACTRA PERFORMERS’ RIGHTS SOCIETY COLLECTS AND DELIVERS OVER $4 MILLION IN PAYMENTS TO MEMBERS ACTRA MEMBERS applause ARE GEMINI 25 WINNERS! The Gemini Award statuette was created by Scott Thornley. Congratulations to the 25 ACTRA Members who received Geminis at the 16th Annual Gemini Awards, October 27-29, 2001, in Toronto. Congratulations also to the 100+ ACTRA photo courtesy CBC Members nominated this year. Way to go!

Nicholas Campbell Rex Harrington photo courtesy MCpl Joanne Stoeckl, Rideau Hall Best Performance by an Actor Best Performance in a in a Guest Role Dramatic Performing Arts Program or Series, Blue Murder Series, Four Seasons Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role, Da Vinci’s Best Performance by an Inquest Actress in a Guest Role Dramatic Series, Blue Murder Garry Chalk Best Performance by an Actor Ron MacLean in a Featured Supporting Role Best Sports Broadcaster, in a Dramatic Series, NHL All Star Break & ACTRA Member Christopher Plummer receives his award from Her Excellency, NHL All Star Game the Right Honourable , Governor General of Canada. Babz Chula Sherry Miller Best Performance by an Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Actress in a Featured Leading Dramatic Role, Supporting Role in a Dramatic Congratulations to ACTRA members These Arms of Mine Program or Mini-Series, Lucky Girl Max Ferguson, Evelyn Hart and Christopher Plummer, Suzette Couture Best Writing in a Dramatic three of this year’s recipients of the Program or Mini-Series, Best Performance in a After the Harvest Pre-School Program or Series, Sesame Park 2001 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Sean Cullen Best Performance or Host in Tamara Craig Thomas a Variety Program or Series, Best Performance by an ACTRA celebrates these extraordinary Canadians who have received one of Canada’s Actress in a Featured most prestigious artistic honours. Supporting Role in a Dramatic Max Ferguson, broadcaster and author, has been a CBC Radio icon for more than Elisha Cuthbert Series, Cold Squad 50 years. Evelyn Hart, prima ballerina with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, is one of Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in Hugh Thompson Canada’s most gifted and innovative dancers. Christopher Plummer’s career on stage a Dramatic Program or Mini- Best Performance by an Actor and screen spanning half-a-century has earned him a reputation as one of the finest Series, Lucky Girl in a Leading Role in a actors of his generation. Dramatic Program or Mini- The awards were presented at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on November 2, 2001. Series, Blessed Stranger: Best Performance in a After Flight 111 Childrens’ or Youth Program or Series, Caitlin’s Way David Gale Best Host in a Lifestyle, or , SOME KUDOS for www.actra.ca… Performing Arts Program or , Series, Loving Spoonfuls , “So nice to be in control of what’s “I have been viewing your new , being presented on our behalf. What and improved website, and it is , Royal Canadian Mint’s a terrific tool for performers.” quite extraordinary. All of you Peter Keleghan, Viewer’s Choice Award – an ACTRA member at ACTRA are to be congratulated Dan Lett, on its launch.” Leah Pinsent “Bye bye Casting Workbook!” – Patrick Quinn, President, Best Ensemble Performance in – an ACTRA member Actors Equity (U.S.) a Comedy Program or Series, Made In Canada

InterACTRA HOLIDAY 2001 Jennine Profeta and Marcel St. Pierre, writers of the 2001 Gemini Awards Anne Marie Scheffler, Amanda Tapping and Jamie Kastner Gemini Award nominee Sumela Kay The Gemini A war d statuette was cr eated by Scott Thor nley

Gemini Award winners Dan Lett . and Debra McGrath by Anne Marie Scheffler and Leah Pinsent

Monday, October 29th, 2001 Thanks to the zip along the Gardiner. Our city looks bump into Stargate’s truly delicious Amanda time change last night, it’s only 6pm and magical at night. Tapping. She’s now a Vancouverite due to the beautiful harvest moon is already out. I We pour into The Liberty Grand to a the show’s success, but we reminisce about convince myself ‘fashionably late’ is still lavish spread of food and well-stocked bars Toronto times when she performed live acceptable. I am off to The Geminis! everywhere. The music is live and perfect, with sweet Ann-Marie Kerr in Random Acts. The awards are underway by the time I the guests are happy, and the talented Colin I put down my plate and spy Second City get there – did I mention ‘fashionably late’? Mochrie is there with his equally talented performers Jennine Profeta and Marcel MC Mike Bullard is trying to hurry the wife, Debra McGrath. I’ve done pieces she St. Pierre looking very stylish, sipping wine celebrations along. The accomplished Jackie originated when I was at Second City. by the dance floor. Glamourous Jennine Burroughs wins The Earle Grey Award, and I take a picture. and Marcel explain that they were writers takes the time to talk about being an actor I have my fill of the outstanding buffet on the Geminis tonight. I’m so impressed, in this country. “Being a Canadian actor dinner, and happen upon Jamie Kastner by I take their picture. Oh, so multi-talented means something – you certainly aren’t the desserts. He and I go way back – to the in this country!! lured by the money!” Babz Chula was so ‘entertainment department’ of Canada’s It’s almost 11, and what with it being a happy and surprised to be accepting a Wonderland (that’s all I’ll say) and we meet Monday night, the party goers start to go. Gemini for the now-cancelled These Arms of every now and then in the, well, Canadian Party stayers, read: actors, stay to dance to Mine, she said “I’m having a hot flash.” ‘entertainment department.’ Jamie is now the wonderful crooning band. That’s when Overall, inspiring. doing on-air reporting and producing at hilarious Dan Lett and angelic Leah Pinsent I leave the theatre and catch a limousine CBC. showed us how its done (dancing and ride with Gemini nominee Sumela Kay. We We head for the coffee. Jamie and I winning Geminis).

PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT #40069134 Looking back and looking ahead André Leduc

Thor Bishopric Stephen Waddell

The year 2001 has been full of change conference on the Global Protection of and progress at ACTRA. Our main focus Performers to address international Season’s Greetings has been delivering results that make a solidarity issues and to make clear from ACTRA’s National Executive Director difference in the working lives of our ACTRA’s position on so-called runaway Members. And as we’ve achieved the production. Throughout 2002, we’ll As we approach the holiday season in numerous goals outlined in the ACTRA continue building the union to serve these uncertain times, we seek calm and comfort in familiar circles with family and Plan, we’ve been building our union’s you, our members, tailoring our services friends. May you find joy in the occasion, profile and promoting our Members as and growth to suit your needs. One renewed optimism for the coming new never before. exciting project will be the planning for year, and security in the knowledge that Without a doubt, ACTRA is now ACTRA’s 60th Anniversary which we’ll ACTRA – your union of artists – works recognized as the most powerful and best celebrate in 2003. for you. organized association in the film and Looking forward, we still remember television industry here in Canada. On the tragic events of September 11th that the international stage, our union is have changed our world. All our lives studied by sister organizations which seek and our industry have been affected by to develop collective bargaining those terrible events and the resulting InterACTRA Holiday 2001 Volume 7, Issue 3 agreements and Membership services global uncertainty. Perhaps now more InterACTRA is an official quarterly publication of ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists), a Canadian union modelled on ACTRA’s. Within FIA, the than ever, holiday time with family and of performers affiliated to the Canadian Labour Congress and the International Federation of Actors. InterACTRA is free of charge to all International Federation of Actors, our loved ones is to be celebrated and ACTRA Members. union continues to lead on the issue of cherished. Editorial Advisory Committee: Thor Bishopric, Stephen Waddell, Brian Gromoff, David Macniven, solidarity. I hope the holidays are a time of peace Kim Hume The year ahead will be a full and and joy for every ACTRA Member, and Design: Joss Maclennan Design; Printed in Canada by: Del Graphics All contents are copyright 2001 ACTRA. All rights are reserved and contents, in whole or in part, may not be reprinted without permission. The points of view exciting one. In January, we’ll welcome that 2002 brings an abundance of expressed do not necessarily represent those of ACTRA. new National Councillors to participate personal and professional success. ACTRA 625 Church St. Suite 300 in the policy planning that directs our Toronto, M4Y 2G1 (416) 489-1311 or 1-800-387-3516 union. Also in the first quarter, ACTRA [email protected] will be hosting a multi-national Publications Mail Agreement #40069134

As we near the end of the It has been a turbulent fall and first year of this new With the launch of promises to be an uncertain millennium, I hope we all can Face to Face Online, the winter and spring. All the more find peace and contentment IPA settlement, the new reason to make serenity, in these troubled times. members… the possibilities, solidarity and good health our we are very optimistic for prime personal and professional Randy Birch 2002. Best of the season to objectives. Best wishes from the President all of you from all of us in West to all our colleagues East Edmonton. of the Rockies. Dave Clarke John Juliani Edmonton President UBCP President

InterACTRA HOLIDAY 2001 ACTRA contributes to Canadian Labour Congress funds to help Sept. 11 victims and provide humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

ollowing the tragedy of September 11th, the Canadian Labour F Congress established two funds to aid U.S. victims and their families, and to provide humanitarian relief to the people of Afghanistan. The CLC pledged $25,000, and has collected $60,000 from other union affiliates for the U.S. funds. ACTRA will be contributing $35,000 Cdn. to these funds with pledges from ACTRA Toronto Performers, ACTRA , ACTRA Calgary, ACTRA Fraternal Benefit Society, ACTRA Performers’ Rights Society and ACTRA National.

Saying Farewell to Ernie Coombs – MR.DRESSUP

rnie Coombs began pulling costumes out of the ETickle Trunk as Mr. Dressup in 1967. Beloved to generations of Canadian children, Ernie Coombs passed away on September 18, 2001 at age 73 following a stroke. Throughout his career Ernie won recognition for his contributions to Canadian television including a Gemini Award, and the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television’s prestigious Earle Grey Award. He was made a Member of the Order of Canada in 1996 for Canadian Comedy Week is a week-long bringing quality programming to Canadian children. celebration of comedy from April 1 to 7, 2002. He was a spokesperson for Canadian Save the Children for many years and was presented with a special Save Go online to www.canadiancomedyawards.com to nominate, order the Children Award in 1997. tickets, get info and more! Nominations are open until January 15th, The public said farewell to Ernie Coombs at a memorial and celebration of his life on October 15, 2002. Look for your Canadian Comedy Awards ballot in February. 2001. He is a Canadian icon proudly loved by many Don’t forget the Pre-Show on Star! Brought to you by ACTRA. of us. He will be sadly missed.

Season’s Greetings from At this time of year when we Saskatchewan! The new year Seasons Greetings from ACTRA reflect on our lives and On behalf of the members will see the completion of an Manitoba. The events since realize our concerns for and Branch Council for ACTRA Performers Centre and a September 11th may cause others, we as performers Ottawa, our best wishes to soundstage that will benefit the many of us to reflect on our need to commit to a peaceful our colleagues across the community immeasurably... and personal values and goals this unity and encourage a country for a safe and happy this is just the beginning! Best holiday season, and be grateful universal flow of this holiday season, and may the wishes to our brother and sister for the peaceful communities in consciousness. Best New coming year be a rewarding branches across the country! which we live. Wishing you all Year’s wishes to all. and successful one for us all. peace, happiness and goodwill. Chris Scott Richard Hardacre Lorraine Ansell Saskatchewan President Wayne Nicklas Toronto President Ottawa President Manitoba President Visit Face to Face Online at www.actra.ca and update your profile, résumé and credits. If you haven’t submitted your headshot, or wish to update your online photos, visit your ACTRA Branch.

Globe Theatre benefit raises over $12,000 for ACTRA Member

benefit performance of The Wizard of Oz raised over A $12,000 for ACTRA Member Ian Black, who is fighting a serious illness. Ian served as National Treasurer from January to September, 2000. The sold-out If you have questions or comments performance at the Globe Theatre in Regina was a fabulous event for the entire cultural community of Regina and Saskatchewan. Ian was very moved by the tremendous email [email protected] or call us at feeling in the room and from the support he’s received from others outside Regina. 1-800-387-3516 ext. 4023. A very special thank you goes out to Globe Theatre Artistic Director Ruth Smillie (whose idea this all was) and the cast (including ACTRA members Andrea Menard, Christine MacInnis, Jovanni Sy, and Raul Tomé) and co-director Michael Kennard. Thanks also to Bob Underwood and the folks at ACTRA Fraternal who made a generous donation to kick off the ticket drive. Make www.actra.ca your homepage. Being involved in this event makes me proud to be part of our organization. From Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, load the ACTRA website, then under ‘tools’ select ‘internet options.’ Click ‘use current’ in the homepage Mike Burns National Councillor, Saskatchewan section, ‘OK’ and voilà.

All of us at ACTRA Montreal Season’s Greetings and extend Season’s Greetings Happy Holidays from the Happy New Year from ACTRA to all members and their Maritimes! ACTRA Maritimes Newfoundland. We wish you all families. We wish you a had another banner year a safe and joyous holiday season healthy, prosperous and making us proud working and a prosperous, productive fulfilling New Year as well. alongside some of Hollywood’s and fruitful new year. A-list performers. Here’s to Matt Holland spiritual and professional Amy House Montreal President success to all in all endeavours! Newfoundland/Labrador President Andrew MacVicar Maritimes President

HOLIDAY 2001 InterACTRA